Cardiac Cath Lab Specialist — Hands-On Care

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ, seeks a skilled Cath Lab professional to assist during cardiac catheterization procedures, monitor hemodynamics, and ensure patient safety through all steps of the intervention. You will enter data, retrieve imaging, and support physicians with complex measurements.

The ideal candidate holds an H.S. diploma, BLS, and either RCIS/RCES or ARRRT invasive experience, with ACLS and an allied health degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Professional Certification (BLS).
• RCIS/RCES (within one year of hire with completion of an accredited CVT program) OR Licensed RT (ARRT certification) with invasive experience.
• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in health science or related field.
• ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Prepares procedure room and scrubs/assist MD during cardiac catheterization and interventions including stent placements, balloon angioplasties, heart valve replacements, and/or EP procedures
• Prepares and drapes patients for the process, responds to their questions alleviating any concerns regarding the procedure, and ensures patient comfort.
• Enters patient, procedure and equipment details in the system.
• Monitors patient hemodynamic status during procedure, including electrocardiogram, blood pressure, chest pain.
• Retrieves imaging and other pertinent data and all necessary calculations for physician's interpretation of results.
• Balances, calibrates and records appropriate hemodynamic data as well as intervenes in cardiopulmonary emergencies.
• Operates equipment properly in a reliable manner, per departmental standards, complying with all safety guidelines/policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

RCIS/RCES (within one year of hire with completion of an accredited CVT program) OR Licensed RT (ARRT certification) with invasive experience

ACLS

Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in health science or related field

Job description

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ, seeks a skilled Cath Lab professional to assist during cardiac catheterization procedures, monitor hemodynamics, and ensure patient safety through all steps of the intervention. You will enter data, retrieve imaging, and support physicians with complex measurements.

The ideal candidate holds an H.S. diploma, BLS, and either RCIS/RCES or ARRRT invasive experience, with ACLS and an allied health degree preferred.